How many cameras should you use and should you use B-roll?

• A. 1 camera and no b-roll
• B. 2 cameras and use b roll. (face on and 45 degrees)
• C. 3 cameras with multiple b-roll angles
• D. 2 cameras with no b-roll

Answer: (B)

Using two cameras with B-roll gives you strong coverage and engaging storytelling. The two-camera setup lets you capture the speaker face-on for clear connection with the audience and a second angle at about 45 degrees to add depth and variety. This makes edits smoother and keeps the visual flow interesting, since you can switch angles instead of sticking to a single shot.

B-roll provides the context and pacing that a talking segment alone can’t: it offers related imagery that supports what’s being said, fills in pauses, and keeps viewers visually engaged. In a ministry piece, you might cut to shots of worship, hands praying, a Bible being opened, or the setting—anything that reinforces the message without relying solely on the speaker’s words.

Choosing just one camera tends to feel flat and makes edits harder, while skipping B-roll robs the piece of contextual visuals and rhythm. A setup with two angles plus B-roll hits a practical balance between quality and efficiency, making the message clearer and more compelling.